Thank You Prayers Take turns speaking out short thank you prayers “For how God has saved you and from what He has saved you.” Go back and forth a few times; at first it may seem awkward or you may begin with things that seem “Small”, but as you open your heart to Thanksgiving, … Read More
Weekly Devotional
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Galatians 5:1-15 Observation
Choose Jesus I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all. – Galatians 5:2 It seems unthinkable to most of us to share your spouse with another person. Choosing to marry is just that: choosing, not sharing! That’s what Paul says to the … Read More
Galatians 4:8-20 Observation
Compare and Contrast In today’s passage we will observe again Paul’s emotions towards the Galatian church. Often times when observing the Bible you will not only notice tones and emotions but also comparing and contrasting. Let’s observe the tone of this passage. “O foolish Galatians” (vs.1); “Who has bewitched you?” A question we should ask … Read More
Galatians 3:1-14 Observation
The Underage Child When studying the Bible often times there are analogies leads us to what God is wanting to say to us. As we look at chapter 4 of the book of Galatians we will see such a thing. How can Gentiles inherit the promises God gave to Abraham? Some people said that Gentiles … Read More
Galatians 2:1-10 Observation
Meeting in Jerusalem As we continue the Inductive Bible Study method let’s observe Galatians 2: 10. Let’s observe this passage asking ourselves who, what, when, and where. Oftentimes studying the Bible is as simple is asking yourself who, what, when, and where. Background: This takes us to a meeting in Jerusalem which may seem distant … Read More
Galatains 1:1-9 Observation
Do Not Pervert the Gospel The gospel introduced the Jews to a new way of life – that of grace rather than law. The old covenant, with all of its regulations, was made obsolete by the new covenant (Hebrews 8:13). This transition was difficult for some Jewish believers to handle, and a group called the … Read More
What Jesus is Doing Right Now
Hebrews 7 23The former priests were many in number, because they were prevented by death from continuing in office, 24but he holds his priesthood permanently, because he continues forever. 25Consequently, he is able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, since he always lives to make intercession for them. … Read More
This is My Son
This is My Son Hebrews 1:3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. There is no one like Jesus! Check out … Read More
Deuteronomy 33 Devotion
Power for Living Positive thinking has transformed the lives of men and women in all stations of life. Its power lies in the ordinary ability of people to take control of their situations. Once you learn about this basic wisdom, it seems obvious that negative thoughts deplete personal energy. But then wisdom is always obvious … Read More